Testing positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.…
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Lifting weights regularly builds strength and muscle — and it doesn’t matter if those weights are heavy or light. It’s the act itself, and being…
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Black women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will likely pave the way for…
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Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus. But whatever weight is lost during a…
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Pickleball is a hot trend and it’s getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time. It’s also racking up injuries —…
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The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm.…
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While preeclampsia and stroke during pregnancy are far more common in Black women in the United States, almost all study of links between these two…
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Marijuana use during pregnancy may impact the baby’s brain development and long-term health, according to new research with monkeys. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) — the main psychoactive…
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The couch potato life may not be a happy one. When older adults become more sedentary, their overall quality of life takes a hit, new…
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The drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage for weight loss these days, and now a new study shows these injections may be game-changers…
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Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes. Dancing has…
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